Chapter 15

I started going for morning walks, waking up a bit earlier every day. If anyone asked, I would have told them I was nervous about getting my wolf, but no one did. I knew vaguely where the warriors trained, always outdoors, which seemed cruel in this weather. Growing up, I trained in every condition and knew how unforgiving the cold could be.

The Hunter sometimes trained with them. He stood out, even amongst warriors. I assumed he was with the other trainers or maybe training Nolan when he wasn’t there. The brothers started to skip breakfast occasionally, and it was a relief to have a few more hours of peace.

Training lasted for around an hour, and I stayed far enough away, always walking past, hidden under a long coat and muted, scared but not lingering.

This would be so much easier when I got my wolf; I was at a constant disadvantage against everyone else in the pack. My senses were duller. I think someone once described it as foggy compared to when you get your wolf, but I wasn